Tricks To Induce Labor

Many a woman who is past her due date, tired of being pregnant, wanting to hold her newborn in her arms, and frightened at the thought of a medically induced labor, may turn her thoughts to tricks to induce labor.

Although doctors have varying opinions as to whether some of the old wives tails actually work, women have been using some of the following tricks to induce labor for centuries:

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Well known techniques

walking
intercourse
spicy foods or exotic fruits
bouncing on an exercise ball

Although these common tricks to induce labor are pretty much safe, do not attempt any of them without first consulting your physician. It is important that a woman does not attempt any form of self induction, no matter how harmless it may seem, until she is at least into her 40th week of pregnancy.

Potentially dangerous techniques

Evening primrose oil – used to soften the cervix but can have a negative reaction

labor induction herbs – herbs used in the wrong quantities can have damaging effects. Always consult a herbalist before administering herbal potions.

Castor oil – can cause bowel distress and the baby could ingest the castor oil too

Labor Induction Recipes
Many families have their own secret recipes that they claim are  their particular tricks to induce labor and  certain restaurants are well known for serving dishes that are designed to send a woman into labor.

Some of the more legendary dishes include Eggplant Parmigiana Alla Scalini’s to be found at Scalini’s restaurant in Georgia, Caioti’s Balsamic Vinaigrette  also known as “the miracle maternity salad dressing” to be found at Caioti Pizza Cafe in California and Prego Pizza at Skipolini’s in California.

Of course, you could always try asking friends what they dined on the day before they gave birth. You never know, you may find a pattern emerging of specific foods that seem to encourage labor to start.

Acupressure
More women are turning to holistic methods to induce their labor and acupressure is fast growing in popularity. It is an effective and safe practice that works both with the emotions as well as the body.

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Tricks to induce labor – The Outcome
Although women all over the world swear by their own tricks to induce labor, there is still no getting away from the fact that more often than not, the baby will not be hurried and will come when he or she is ready, no matter what tricks you try.